Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Walmgate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Second World War York
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Norman House
- Treasurer's House
- A New Vision For York
- Victoria Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- Industrial Upheaval
- Minster Library
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- John Carr - Architect