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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Silk Cap
- Constantius Chlorus
- A New Walk
- The Horn of Ulf
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Barker Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Garrison
- The Norman Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Olave