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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Shambles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- A Pipkin
- The First Minster
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Female Prison
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall