Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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.
- First World War York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The White Rose of York
- Ripon College for Women
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- De Grey Rooms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New University
- The New Theatre
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Micklegate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Debtors' Prison
- Middleham Jewel