Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Garrison
- Judges Lodging
- Treasurer's House
- William Etty, Artist
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Walk
- 62 Low Petergate
- New Earswick
- Alcuin of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Our Lady's Row