Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New University
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Victoria Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Retreat
- Bone Trial Piece
- The County Court House