Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Boot
- The Multangular Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Monk Bar
- The Council of Arles
- York Railway Station
- First World War York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Clifford's Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze weights
- William Etty, Artist