Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fire in the Minster
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Horn of Ulf
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Mary Ward
- Stonegate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Ouse Bridge