Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bronze weights
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A Pipkin
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Dick Turpin
- De Grey Rooms
- Our Lady's Row
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- A New Walk