Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Barley Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Multangular Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- A New University
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Bridge
- The Railway Institute
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Norman Minster
- York Bombed