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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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 Medieval Minster
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard II and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Airfield
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Abbot's House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Helen
- A New Vision For York