Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The Council of Arles
- New Shopping Centres
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Coins
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mansion House
- Teaching the Poor
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill