Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- Holy Trinity Church
- George Leeman
- Mary Ward
- The Debtors' Prison
- Lendal Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward I and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Silver Strap Ends
- Hair of a Roman Girl