Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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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.
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Micklegate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Mansion House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Statue of an Athlete
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Basilica
- The New Theatre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mystery Plays