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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- York's Airfield
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New Walk
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mystery Plays
- De Grey Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- The Shambles
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus