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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- The George Fox Incident
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bronze weights
- King's Manor - Victorian
- New Shopping Centres
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Basilica
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Boot