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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- A New University
- A New Walk
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Crux's Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Olive Oil Container
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ripon College for Women
- York and the Holocaust
- The Medieval Abbey
- A Pipkin
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Olave