Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman House
- The Norman Castle
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Micklegate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ripon College for Women
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Middleham Jewel
- The Roman Fortress
- The Assembly Rooms
- Mary Ward