Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Middleham Jewel
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Finger Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham School
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The End of the Abbey
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bone Trial Piece
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Garrison
- Bootham Bar