Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Castle
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard II and York
- The Retreat
- A New Walk
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Water Lanes
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Treasurer's House