Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Richard II and York
- Barker Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Assembly Rooms
- First World War Memorial
- Bronze weights
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mystery Plays
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century