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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Richard III and York
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Bombed
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Olave
- York Garrison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- First World War Memorial
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Greyfriars
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Abbey