Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- George Leeman
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and the Holocaust
- A New Walk
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- John Carr - Architect
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Water Lanes
- The Abbot's House
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree Park