Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Monk Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Barker Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Helmet
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Black Death
- George Leeman
- Ripon College for Women
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mystery Plays