Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Clifford's Tower
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Castle Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bronze weights
- John Carr - Architect
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Crest of York St John College
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York