Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward II and York
- The County Court House
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Military Belt Fitting
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Multangular Tower
- The White Rose of York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Abbot's House
- Silver Strap Ends