Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Water Lanes
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Bridge
- The Black Death
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Battle of the Standard
- Monk Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Coins
- A Pipkin
- Micklegate Bar