Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Shambles
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Vision For York
- The Norman House
- The Norman Castle
- The Female Prison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Guy Fawkes
- Inscription to Hecules