Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Railway Station
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Basilica
- Bootham School
- The County Court House
- The New Theatre
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Mystery Plays
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Norman Window Frame
- York Central Library