Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Transport Moves On
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- A New Walk
- Middleham Jewel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bootham School
- Anglian Cross
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Yorkshire Museum
- The New Theatre
- Cinema Comes to York
- Holy Trinity Church