Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- The Roman Fortress
- York Central Library
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription to Hecules
- Ripon College for Women
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Coins
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Monk Bar
- Olive Oil Container