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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Transport Moves On
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- First World War York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Bombed
- The York Helmet
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Richard III and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's first historian: Francis Drake