Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Castle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Transport Moves On
- The Mystery Plays
- Stonegate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Micklegate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Battle of the Standard
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement