Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Mary Ward
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree Park
- The Railway Institute
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New University
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street