Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham School
- Royal Station Hotel
- Our Lady's Row
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Multangular Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Crux's Church
- York Railway Station
- Guy Fawkes
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Coins
- Cumberland House, King's Staith