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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York's Airfield
- Stonegate
- Bootham School
- The Hospitium
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- 62 Low Petergate
- William Etty, Artist
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fishergate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mary Ward
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Black Death