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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Coins
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Guildhall
- Fishergate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- John Carr - Architect
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Mary Ward
- A New Vision For York
- Water Lanes
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The White Rose of York