Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The First Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Water Lanes
- Jubbergate
- A New University
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward III and York
- Transport Moves On
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Central Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street