Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Debtors' Prison
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Crux's Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- Feeding Roman York
- York Garrison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Railway Station