Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Victoria Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Cawood Sword
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Norman Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Ouse Bridge
- The Basilica
- Margaret Clitherow
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart