Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Rowntree Park
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Carving
- Bone Trial Piece
- New Shopping Centres
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- The Retreat
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The York Observatory
- Alcuin of York
- First World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill