Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Military Belt Fitting
- A New Vision For York
- The Norman Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Richard II and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The White Rose of York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York Railway Station
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Clifford's Tower