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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- William Etty, Artist
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Second World War York
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Medieval Prisons
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bone Trial Piece
- The First Minster
- King Richard II and York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Church of All Saints Pavement