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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Castle
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Barker Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- Inscription to Hecules
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Council of Arles
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Jewbury Cemetery