Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Battle of the Standard
- View from Station Rise
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Coins
- The First Railway Station
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Our Lady's Row
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A New University
- George Leeman