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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Water Lanes
- Statue of the God Mars
- Statue of an Athlete
- Medieval Prisons
- First World War Memorial
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Transport Moves On
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward I and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Dick Turpin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters