Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The First Minster
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Art Gallery
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Shambles
- The Multangular Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Medieval Prisons
- Inscription to Hecules
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey
- York Castle Museum