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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Judges Lodging
- Daniel Defoe's York
- New Earswick
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Airfield
- William Etty, Artist
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Guildhall
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Treasurer's House
- The Horn of Ulf