Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Garrison
- Alcuin of York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Cawood Sword
- Victoria Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham School
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The White Rose of York
- Judges Lodging
- Clifford's Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard