Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Feeding Roman York
- Middleham Jewel
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- The Hospitium
- Treasurer's House
- First World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The End of the Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers