Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Barker Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward I and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Stonegate
- King's Manor - Victorian