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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Carving
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Barley Hall
- View from Station Rise
- Middleham Jewel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway