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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Roman Head Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The End of the Abbey
- St William's Shrine
- Lendal Tower