Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Shambles
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Jubbergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Cawood Sword
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Micklegate Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Medieval Prisons