Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Bridge
- Bootham School
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- John Carr - Architect
- De Grey Rooms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- First World War York
- The York Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- York Art Gallery
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York and the Holocaust
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Carving