Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- De Grey Rooms
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Crest of York St John College
- Bootham School
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Greyfriars
- Bone Trial Piece
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mansion House
- The 1190 Massacre
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Hoard
- Treasurer's House