Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Greyfriars
- A New Walk
- Second World War York
- York and the Holocaust
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Bar Convent
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- John Carr - Architect
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Transport Moves On
- Rebuilt in Stone