Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Garrison
- New Earswick
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The End of the Abbey
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring
- Industrial Upheaval