Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bone Trial Piece
- Treasurer's House
- The County Court House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Feeding Roman York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Mary Ward
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Male Grooming
- Plum Cakes for Christmas