Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The Black Death
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Industrial Upheaval
- A New Vision For York
- The Female Prison
- George Leeman
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Minster
- A New Walk
- The Debtors' Prison