Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Bombed
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Male Grooming
- The First Railway Station
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The County Court House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Bar Convent
- Feeding Roman York
- Lendal Bridge
- A Pipkin
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Our Lady's Row