Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Coins
- Alcuin of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Stonegate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Medieval Prisons
- The New Theatre
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Garrison
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Walmgate Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barker Tower