Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.