Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of the God Mars
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bootham Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Greyfriars
- Micklegate Bar
- York and the Holocaust
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'