Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bootham Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward III and York
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The York Observatory
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard II and York
- Dick Turpin
- Bootham School
- The Newgate Cross Shaft