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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Margaret Clitherow
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A New Walk
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward II and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Monk Bar