Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Abbot's House
- William Etty, Artist
- York's Coat of Arms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Bar Convent
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Second World War York
- The County Court House
- The Mystery Plays
- Vikings and Christianity
- A New University