Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The County Court House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Monk Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Teaching the Poor
- The Multangular Tower
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Male Grooming
- Margaret Clitherow
- Trams Pulled by Horses