Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Gold Arm Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Crest of York St John College
- Water Lanes
- Barley Hall
- A New Walk
- Norman Window Frame
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham School
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Carving
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy