Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Prisons
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Male Grooming
- Guy Fawkes
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of Napoleon
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Teaching the Poor
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- First World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle