Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Council of Arles
- The Battle of the Standard
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham School
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Margaret Clitherow
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Garrison
- York Central Library
- A New Walk
- King Richard II and York
- The Greyfriars