Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- First World War Memorial
- Lendal Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- York Union Gas Works
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- William Etty, Artist
- Guy Fawkes
- Is York Cursed?
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Boot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Airfield