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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman House
- The White Rose of York
- Bronze weights
- Water Lanes
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Abbey
- Second World War York