Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- Fairfax House
- The Assembly Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- De Grey Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Our Lady's Row
- The Black Death
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey