Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bone Trial Piece
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham School
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Silk Cap