Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Richard III and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Airfield
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Boot
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Earswick
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of the Standard
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Military Belt Fitting
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Union Gas Works