Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The York Observatory
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Micklegate Bar
- A New Walk
- The New Theatre
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Lendal Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- The End of the Abbey