Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Retreat
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Stonegate
- The 1190 Massacre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Vision For York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Norman Window Frame
- Fire in the Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Castle Museum
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom