Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Mary Ward
- York Castle Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Medieval Castle
- Micklegate Bar
- A Pipkin
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Cawood Sword
- York Art Gallery
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Bombed
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Greyfriars