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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- View from Station Rise
- The Female Prison
- The Black Death
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Barley Hall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Boot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Olave
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Crest of York St John College
- York's Airfield
- A New Walk
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle