Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Olave
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mystery Plays
- Olive Oil Container
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King Edward III and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Dick Turpin
- The Debtors' Prison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- King Edward I and York
- York Art Gallery