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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Central Library
- The Guildhall
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Battle of the Standard
- Middleham Jewel
- A New University
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham School
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New Walk
- Roman Chimney Pot