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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Black Death
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Clifford's Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard III and York