Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Airfield
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Vikings and Christianity
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Castle Museum
- The Crossed Keys Symbol