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 St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Horn of Ulf
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Cross
- William Etty, Artist
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of Napoleon
- King Edward III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Coins
- Plum Cakes for Christmas