Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Roman Head Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Retreat
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Norman Window Frame
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Council of Arles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The County Court House
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers