Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Railway Station
- The Council of Arles
- The 1190 Massacre
- Feeding Roman York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Roman Head Pot
- Monk Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- York Central Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Pilgrimage of Grace