Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Jubbergate
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Male Grooming
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Vikings and Christianity
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree Park
- Cinema Comes to York
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman House
- King Richard III and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool