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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- Anglian Cross
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The York Observatory
- King Edward II and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Water Lanes
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Council of Arles