Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York and the Holocaust
- The Roman Fortress
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bone Trial Piece
- Our Lady's Row
- Ouse Bridge
- York Art Gallery
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- A New Walk
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower