Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Feeding Roman York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rowntree Park
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Treasurer's House
- First World War York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Hospitium
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Red Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists