Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King Edward III and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules