Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Dick Turpin
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Garrison
- Transport Moves On
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Castle
- York's Airfield
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Guy Fawkes
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The County Court House
- Fishergate Bar