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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Multangular Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Hoard
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of the God Mars
- Norman Window Frame
- The Shambles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Castle Museum
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham School
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons