Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- New Earswick
- George Leeman
- St Crux's Church
- The First Minster
- Church of St Helen
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum