Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The York Hoard
- De Grey Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Bombed
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Abbot's House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The County Court House
- Treasurer's House
- York Art Gallery
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Judges Lodging
- Second World War York