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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Retreat
- Water Lanes
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Cross
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Minster
- The Roman Fortress
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward I and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Judges Lodging
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King's Manor - Victorian