Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- View from Station Rise
- Military Belt Fitting
- The 1190 Massacre
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bootham Bar
- The York Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- New Earswick
- Water Lanes
- A New Vision For York
- King Edward II and York
- The First Railway Station
- A Pipkin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop