Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Ripon College for Women
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward III and York
- Medieval Prisons
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Bombed
- The Horn of Ulf
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St William's Shrine
- Crest of York St John College
- A Pipkin