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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The New Theatre
- The Shambles
- The York Hoard
- Feeding Roman York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- A New University
- Ripon College for Women
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Water Lanes
- Viking Silk Cap