Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Viking Male Grooming
- The End of the Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Cinema Comes to York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Coins
- The Retreat