Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Bombed
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Olave
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- New Shopping Centres
- St Crux's Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Dick Turpin
- The Norman Minster
- Water Lanes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The New Theatre
- Bootham Bar
- The York Observatory
- Anglian Burial Vessel