Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- A New Walk
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- View from Station Rise
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Silver Strap Ends
- First World War York
- Church of St Helen
- Monk Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- All Saints Church, North Street