Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- The County Court House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Carving
- Stonegate
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Bar Convent
- 62 Low Petergate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Castle
- First World War York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Artists, Writers and Scientists