Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Railway Station
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Cross
- Fairfax House
- Our Lady's Row
- Daniel Defoe's York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Judges Lodging