Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- William Etty, Artist
- York Bombed
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mystery Plays
- Jubbergate
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Barker Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York