Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- Barley Hall
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Margaret Clitherow
- Ouse Bridge
- Fairfax House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith