Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The New Theatre
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Garrison
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of Napoleon
- Is York Cursed?
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva