Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- York Railway Station
- Bone Trial Piece
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Central Library
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Teaching the Poor
- The Hospitium
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers