Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Monk Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King's Manor - Victorian
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Stonegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Council of Arles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- The New Theatre
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa