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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Holocaust
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Victoria Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Daniel Defoe's York
- A New Vision For York
- Ouse Bridge
- Bootham School
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A Pipkin
- Viking Silk Cap
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Olive Oil Container
- Hair of a Roman Girl