Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Minster Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Victoria Bar
- The First Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Union Gas Works
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- Lendal Bridge