Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Crux's Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fire in the Minster
- George Leeman
- Stonegate
- The Greyfriars
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Coins
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Castle Museum
- Mary Ward