Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- York Garrison
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Medieval Castle
- Bootham Bar
- A New Vision For York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Industrial Upheaval
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Boot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Castle Museum