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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Coat of Arms
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- Middleham Jewel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze weights
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers