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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Norman Window Frame
- The Hospitium
- Constantius Chlorus
- Barley Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Second World War York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fairfax House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Victoria Bar
- Judges Lodging