Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Union Gas Works
- First World War York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mansion House
- Bootham School
- Church of St Olave
- The Norman Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Middleham Jewel
- The Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- New Shopping Centres