Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of Napoleon
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman House
- De Grey Rooms
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Walmgate Bar
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Roman Head Pot
- A New University
- York Art Gallery
- York St John in the 20th Century