Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Military Belt Fitting
- The New Theatre
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- 62 Low Petergate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- Roman Chimney Pot
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of an Athlete
- Vale of York Viking Hoard