Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bone Trial Piece
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The White Rose of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Stonegate
- The Abbot's House
- York St John in the 20th Century