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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Our Lady's Row
- St William's Shrine
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Walmgate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Crest of York St John College
- The York Observatory
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Garrison
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge