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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Airfield
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Water Lanes
- Olive Oil Container
- Micklegate Bar