Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A New Vision For York
- De Grey Rooms
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vikings and Christianity
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Olive Oil Container