Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Mansion House
- Yorkshire Museum
- Second World War York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- John Carr - Architect
- The First Railway Station
- Barker Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Margaret Clitherow
- Norman Window Frame
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bootham Bar
- Guy Fawkes