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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Norman Window Frame
- The New Theatre
- Mary Ward
- Viking Silk Cap
- Ouse Bridge
- York Bombed
- Scarborough Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Stonegate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity