Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War Memorial
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze weights
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Multangular Tower
- Sixties York
- York Castle Museum
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre