Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- First World War York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Minster
- Church of St Wilfrid
- A New University
- The Abbot's House
- The Multangular Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Margaret Clitherow
- Lendal Bridge
- York Central Library
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect