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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Our Lady's Row
- The End of the Abbey
- 62 Low Petergate
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman House
- The Basilica
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A New Walk
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart