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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Margaret Clitherow
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Edward III and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Teaching the Poor
- Second World War York
- The Cawood Sword
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fishergate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- Our Lady's Row
- De Grey Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart