Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Coins
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Airfield
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Dick Turpin
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Feeding Roman York
- Barker Tower
- The Norman House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Water Lanes