Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Helmet
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- New Earswick
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Sixties York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The York Hoard
- Barley Hall
- The Shambles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Helen