Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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.
- York Art Gallery
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Transport Moves On
- York's Coat of Arms
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Cawood Sword