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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Alcuin of York
- King Richard III and York
- Victoria Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Railway Institute
- Olive Oil Container
- The Retreat
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Lendal Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Ripon College for Women
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Treasurer's House