Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The First Railway Station
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- New Earswick
- Fishergate Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- The Female Prison
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Mansion House
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Helen