Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- George Leeman
- The Horn of Ulf
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Barker Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- New Shopping Centres
- The Black Death