Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Basilica
- First World War Memorial
- Fire in the Minster
- Minster Library
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- The New Theatre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cinema Comes to York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Minster