Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Bar Convent
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Anglian Carving
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard II and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Black Death
- Inscription from Fortress Gate