Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Coat of Arms
- New Shopping Centres
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and the Holocaust
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King Edward II and York
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Council of Arles
- Medieval Prisons
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century