Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Art Gallery
- Dick Turpin
- 62 Low Petergate
- Jubbergate
- Bootham School
- Industrial Upheaval
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rowntree Park
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Arm Ring
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Shambles
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street