Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Ouse Bridge
- A New University
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Shambles
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- De Grey Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church