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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container
- Royal Station Hotel
- Jubbergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Debtors' Prison
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Abbot's House
- New Shopping Centres
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- George Leeman
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers