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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Male Grooming
- Second World War York
- Church of St Olave
- First World War York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Bombed
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- The 1190 Massacre