Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Male Grooming
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Castle Museum
- Jubbergate
- Inscription to Hecules
- The County Court House
- King Richard II and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham School
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Mystery Plays