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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The First Minster
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Norman Window Frame
- Monk Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- A New Vision For York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Bar
- Barley Hall
- William Etty, Artist
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Union Gas Works
- The Roman Fortress