Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- New Earswick
- Stonegate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ripon College for Women
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Judges Lodging
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Our Lady's Row