Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Sixties York
- Transport Moves On
- Water Lanes
- Viking Silk Cap
- Jubbergate
- Royal Station Hotel
- New Shopping Centres
- The First Railway Station
- The New Theatre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Cawood Sword
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Chimney Pot