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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Stonegate
- Clifford's Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Richard II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Roman Fortress
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- First World War Memorial
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mystery Plays
- The Retreat
- The Female Prison