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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The First Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Church of St Helen
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard III and York
- Second World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Newgate Cross Shaft