Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- King Richard III and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Male Grooming
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Micklegate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Leeman
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Crux's Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street