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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Yorkshire Museum
- Transport Moves On
- St William's Shrine
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Victoria Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Head Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New Walk
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey