Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree Park
- The Black Death
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Middleham Jewel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- The York Hoard
- St William's Shrine