Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Railway Institute
- York Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- De Grey Rooms
- Statue of Napoleon
- Micklegate Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Garrison
- Rowntree Park
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre