Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Church of St Olave
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Retreat
- Viking Boot
- Walmgate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- The Female Prison
- Victoria Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Yorkshire Museum