Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Norman Window Frame
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Fire in the Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Alcuin of York
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Head Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Abbey