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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- John Carr - Architect
- The Bar Convent
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Hospitium
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe