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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- The Railway Institute
- Bootham School
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Our Lady's Row
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Norman House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Edward II and York
- York's Airfield
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The End of the Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- William Etty, Artist
- Clifford's Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head