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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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Second World War York
- The York Hoard
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Railway Station
- The Norman Minster
- Fairfax House
- The Hospitium
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Walmgate Bar
- The Basilica
- Olive Oil Container
- Clifford's Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman Castle