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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Silk Cap
- George Leeman
- King Edward III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The New Theatre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Boot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Bar Convent
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Burial Vessel