Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Abbey
- Bootham School
- Monk Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles
- Church of St Helen
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Military Belt Fitting
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze weights
- The Minster after the Reformation