Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Castle
- King Edward III and York
- York Bombed
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Feeding Roman York
- Guy Fawkes
- A New University
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Micklegate Bar
- Jubbergate
- Olive Oil Container
- York St John in the 20th Century