Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Bombed
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Norman Window Frame
- Barker Tower
- The Norman Castle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Teaching the Poor
- The End of the Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Judges Lodging
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Gold Arm Ring