Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The First Minster
- The Horn of Ulf
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The George Fox Incident
- York Garrison
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The County Court House
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Olave
- The Abbot's House
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman Minster