Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- First World War York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Coins
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- George Leeman