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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Anglian Carving
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Edward III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham School
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- William Etty, Artist
- York Garrison
- The Abbot's House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Clifford's Tower
- The Council of Arles