Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- The Council of Arles
- The Bar Convent
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- A Pipkin
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- A New University
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Union Gas Works
- Our Lady's Row
- First World War York