Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Red Tower
- De Grey Rooms
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Rowntree Park
- The Debtors' Prison
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Bombed
- The Medieval Minster
- The Norman Abbey
- New Earswick
- Olive Oil Container
- Transport Moves On
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop