Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard II and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward III and York
- Holy Trinity Church