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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Norman House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Sixties York
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The White Rose of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers