Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Boot
- Our Lady's Row
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Fairfax House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A New Walk
- King Richard III and York
- The Basilica
- Military Belt Fitting
- Middleham Jewel
- York Railway Station
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons
- Artists, Writers and Scientists