Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Rowntree Park
- Feeding Roman York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Jubbergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of the God Mars
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Ouse Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers