Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward II and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Carving
- Bone Trial Piece
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Our Lady's Row
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Observatory
- William Etty, Artist
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Ouse Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- The County Court House