Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Micklegate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Black Death
- The Norman House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Carving
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Retreat
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Crux's Church