Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Margaret Clitherow
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- First World War York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Industrial Upheaval
- Middleham Jewel
- Alcuin of York