Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Bootham Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Margaret Clitherow
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The County Court House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Basilica
- Guy Fawkes
- Yorkshire Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists