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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze weights
- The Retreat
- Crest of York St John College
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Bombed
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Water Lanes
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The County Court House
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Castle
- John Carr - Architect