Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The White Rose of York
- York Railway Station
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Olave
- Bone Trial Piece
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fairfax House
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Arm Ring