Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward II and York
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Our Lady's Row
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Head Pot
- Guy Fawkes
- Holy Trinity Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- John Carr - Architect
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Assembly Rooms