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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The New Theatre
- Guy Fawkes
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Guildhall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward I and York
- The George Fox Incident
- The White Rose of York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- William Etty, Artist