Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Bridge
- Rowntree Park
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The York Helmet
- York's Coat of Arms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Barley Hall
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Wilfrid
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze weights
- Anglian Carving
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Airfield