Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Roman Fortress
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Alcuin of York
- The Retreat
- Guy Fawkes
- The New Theatre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bone Trial Piece
- New Shopping Centres
- The Battle of the Standard
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Victoria Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Feeding Roman York
- Viking Sword Pommel