Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Red Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- John Carr - Architect
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Basilica
- Clifford's Tower
- King Richard III and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The End of the Abbey