Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- Fishergate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Coins
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Walmgate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Jubbergate