Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Red Tower
- Church of St Olave
- The Assembly Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- First World War Memorial
- Yorkshire Museum
- Water Lanes
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector