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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- First World War York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Guildhall
- King Edward II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- Second World War York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Railway Station
- Rowntree Park