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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward I and York
- The George Fox Incident
- Fishergate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Council of Arles
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New Walk
- Guy Fawkes
- Treasurer's House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Victoria Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- St Martin Le Grand Church