Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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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.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Shambles
- The Medieval Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Council of Arles
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Battle of the Standard
- Barker Tower
- The Railway Institute
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Hospitium
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Mansion House
- King Edward II and York