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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze weights
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Airfield
- The Bar Convent
- The Mystery Plays
- Treasurer's House
- The Council of Arles
- A New University
- The Roman Fortress
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Cawood Sword
- Water Lanes
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters