Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Olave
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Ripon College for Women
- New Shopping Centres
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- De Grey Rooms
- The County Court House
- Second World War York