Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Art Gallery
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jubbergate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fishergate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop