Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New Walk
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Hoard
- King Richard II and York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman House
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Head Pot