Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fishergate Bar
- The Bar Convent
- View from Station Rise
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Helen
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Clifford's Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- The Cawood Sword
- Micklegate Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York