Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Helen
- Statue of Napoleon
- Is York Cursed?
- Jubbergate
- The York Hoard
- Gold Finger Ring
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bootham School
- Industrial Upheaval
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Castle
- First World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Military Belt Fitting
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Victoria Bar