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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Walmgate Bar
- Bronze weights
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mary Ward
- Viking Silk Cap
- Feeding Roman York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Inscription to Hecules
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Garrison
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- King Edward III and York
- First World War York