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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The George Fox Incident
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Vision For York
- Guy Fawkes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Sixties York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Garrison