Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Basilica
- First World War Memorial
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Coins
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Greyfriars
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Castle
- George Leeman
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Carving