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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Clifford's Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- York's Coat of Arms
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Castle Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- The Black Death
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Norman Minster