Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Head Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Cross
- Bootham School
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- First World War York
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Hospitium
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'