Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Our Lady's Row
- The Mystery Plays
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Railway Station
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Lendal Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Silk Cap
- Olive Oil Container