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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Observatory
- York's Airfield
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King Richard III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Basilica
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Minster
- View from Station Rise
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries