Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Red Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Female Prison
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Scarborough Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Anglian Carving
- The Guildhall
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries