Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Middleham Jewel
- York Castle Museum
- Mithras and Arimanius
- New Shopping Centres
- York Railway Station
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Mystery Plays
- Micklegate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Council of Arles
- William Etty, Artist