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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Barker Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Olive Oil Container
- The New Theatre
- Viking Silk Cap
- Statue of the God Mars
- Is York Cursed?
- The Medieval Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow
- The First Railway Station
- The Basilica