Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Vikings and Christianity
- A New Vision For York
- Water Lanes
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fairfax House
- John Carr - Architect
- The Council of Arles
- Stonegate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York