Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Male Grooming
- The White Rose of York
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Olave
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Abbot's House
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mystery Plays
- Middleham Jewel
- Anglian Cross
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman Abbey
- Fire in the Minster