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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Micklegate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree Park
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- Second World War York
- The End of the Abbey
- A New Walk
- The County Court House
- The Norman Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting