Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Mansion House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Crest of York St John College
- St Crux's Church
- The Retreat
- Anglian Cross
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Basilica
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- Stonegate
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters