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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bronze weights
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Coins
- Olive Oil Container
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)