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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Treasurer's House
- The York Hoard
- The End of the Abbey
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Helen
- Victoria Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Mystery Plays
- Mary Ward
- A New University
- Fishergate Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head