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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Railway Institute
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward I and York
- A New Vision For York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Abbey
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Coat of Arms
- Dick Turpin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fairfax House
- The Mystery Plays
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa