Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Second World War York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Carving
- The Mansion House
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Lendal Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Dick Turpin
- The Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Norman Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior