Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Bar Convent
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- The Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Castle
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Central Library
- King Richard II and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Sword Pommel