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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Cross
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of the God Mars
- View from Station Rise
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Teaching the Poor
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Shambles
- The George Fox Incident
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning