Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Bombed
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Victoria Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Shambles