Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- First World War Memorial
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- The First Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Artists, Writers and Scientists