Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- The Retreat
- Viking Coins
- Fire in the Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Minster Library
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Medieval Castle
- Guy Fawkes
- De Grey Rooms
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- John Carr - Architect
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Union Gas Works
- The End of the Abbey
- William Etty, Artist