Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Roman Fortress
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rowntree Park
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and the Holocaust
- The First Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Art Gallery
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Assembly Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Arm Ring