Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Treasurer's House
- The Shambles
- Jubbergate
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Coat of Arms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The York Observatory
- The First Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Abbot's House