Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New University
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Edward II and York
- Transport Moves On
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Constantius Chlorus
- Monk Bar
- The Shambles
- The Norman Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Coins
- The White Rose of York
- The Victorian Prison Building