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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Minster Library
- The New Theatre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Micklegate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- A New University
- Feeding Roman York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Rowntree Park
- Middleham Jewel
- York Railway Station
- Royal Station Hotel
- Is York Cursed?
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Multangular Tower