Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Micklegate Bar
- New Earswick
- Inscription to Hecules
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Middleham Jewel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mansion House
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bone Trial Piece
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bootham School
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Olave