Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- Fishergate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Barley Hall
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Fire in the Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman House