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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The York Hoard
- The Shambles
- The Red Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King Richard II and York
- A Pipkin
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot