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
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A Pipkin
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- John Carr - Architect
- A New Vision For York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway Institute
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson