Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- The York Helmet
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Mansion House
- Cinema Comes to York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster after the Reformation