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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- The Norman Minster
- Statue of an Athlete
- Sixties York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Central Library
- Mary Ward
- Gold Arm Ring
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library
- A New Vision For York
- De Grey Rooms
- Holy Trinity Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Stonegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window