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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Castle
- The Debtors' Prison
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Horn of Ulf
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Carving
- Minster Library
- York and the Holocaust
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Female Prison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- A New University
- Cumberland House, King's Staith