Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Walk
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Guy Fawkes
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Crest of York St John College