Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Union Gas Works
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- York Castle Museum
- The Medieval Abbey
- York in the fifteenth Century
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Gold Arm Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York St John in the 20th Century