Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Railway Institute
- First World War Memorial
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Sixties York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Garrison
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Walmgate Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Crux's Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- The 1190 Massacre
- Olive Oil Container
- Scarborough Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue