Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Mansion House
- The Shambles
- The First Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New University
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Industrial Upheaval
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Bombed
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers