Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- The Medieval Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- The Horn of Ulf
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Basilica
- Lendal Bridge
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Olive Oil Container
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Art Gallery