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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Guildhall
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward I and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Scarborough Bridge
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Greyfriars
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St William's Shrine