Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Richard III and York
- Medieval Prisons
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- 62 Low Petergate
- Aldwark Synagogue