Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Crest of York St John College
- Fairfax House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Earswick
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Richard III and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- New Shopping Centres
- York Central Library
- Statue of Napoleon
- Our Lady's Row
- Medieval Prisons
- The Bar Convent