Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mary Ward
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Edward I and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Hoard
- Victoria Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Military Belt Fitting
- Jubbergate
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Archbishop Scrope Executed