Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Industrial Upheaval
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Olave
- Walmgate Bar
- Statue of Napoleon
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Is York Cursed?
- The Greyfriars
- The First Minster
- New Earswick
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The First Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Silver Strap Ends