Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Vision For York
- Clifford's Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Micklegate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- St William's Shrine
- Middleham Jewel
- Lendal Tower
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Richard III and York
- Sixties York
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward I and York