Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Is York Cursed?
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Second World War York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fire in the Minster
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor