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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Sixties York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The York Observatory
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The George Fox Incident
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Medieval Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The County Court House
- The Shambles
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Olive Oil Container