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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Art Gallery
- Barker Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Military Belt Fitting
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Mystery Plays
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The York Helmet
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Transport Moves On
- The Multangular Tower