Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- The York Observatory
- The George Fox Incident
- The Greyfriars
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The White Rose of York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Middleham Jewel
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Medieval Castle
- New Shopping Centres
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Boot
- The 1190 Massacre