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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Stonegate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Bombed
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Coins
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Olave
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Horn of Ulf