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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- The York Observatory
- The Red Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Judges Lodging
- Transport Moves On
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Minster
- Fire in the Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York and the Holocaust
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward III and York
- York Garrison