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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine
- The Guildhall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- York and the Holocaust
- Fairfax House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Hair of a Roman Girl