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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Statue of Napoleon
- New Shopping Centres
- Barker Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fishergate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Norman Castle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York