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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Medieval Minster
- The Norman Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Coins
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Retreat
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Victoria Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- The First Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Lendal Tower