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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The Multangular Tower
- York Central Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- The Female Prison
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Silk Cap
- Dick Turpin
- The George Fox Incident
- Fishergate Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Garrison
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- First World War Memorial