Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree Park
- Micklegate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- The First Minster
- Fire in the Minster
- The Abbot's House
- The Retreat
- Mary Ward
- Crest of York St John College
- The New Theatre
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Shopping Centres
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue