Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Norman Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- The End of the Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- A Pipkin
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- First World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- The White Rose of York
- The York Observatory
- Treasurer's House