Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Art Gallery
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Multangular Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Boot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New Vision For York