Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of an Athlete
- Norman Window Frame
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- De Grey Rooms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Silver Strap Ends
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Feeding Roman York