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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Bombed
- York's Airfield
- Fire in the Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Hospitium
- Clifford's Tower
- View from Station Rise
- Cinema Comes to York
- First World War Memorial
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Council of Arles