Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Richard III and York
- Feeding Roman York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward I and York
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Olave
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Bombed