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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Railway Institute
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Anglian Cross
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill