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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bootham School
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Bombed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Shambles
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The New Theatre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Railway Station