Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Sixties York
- Transport Moves On
- The First Railway Station
- Walmgate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman Castle
- The Basilica
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward I and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street