Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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.
- The Bar Convent
- A New Vision For York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Water Lanes
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Female Prison
- The First Railway Station
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Central Library
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- De Grey Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bronze weights
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Sword Pommel