Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman House
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham Bar
- A New Walk
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Council of Arles
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Vikings and Christianity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription to Hecules
- First World War Memorial
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Abbey