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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A Pipkin
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bootham School
- New Earswick
- Transport Moves On
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Dick Turpin
- Margaret Clitherow
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The New Theatre