Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Mystery Plays
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The York Helmet
- A New University
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Sixties York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A Pipkin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Monk Bar
- Bronze weights
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- First World War Memorial