Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Carving
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Cawood Sword
- Water Lanes
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Prisons
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Olave
- Ouse Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street