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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Council of Arles
- The Shambles
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Crux's Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of the God Mars
- The County Court House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rowntree Park
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Judges Lodging
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Guy Fawkes