Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Shambles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Stonegate
- Sixties York
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- New Shopping Centres
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon