Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Scarborough Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Minster Library
- The Female Prison
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- View from Station Rise
- John Carr - Architect
- Crest of York St John College
- York Garrison
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward I and York
- The York Observatory
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Minster
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in Viking Times