Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward II and York
- First World War York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Holy Trinity Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Boot
- The Railway Institute
- Water Lanes
- The First Railway Station