Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Margaret Clitherow
- A New Walk
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree Park
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Carving
- Feeding Roman York
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Guildhall
- The Basilica
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions