Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Olave
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Black Death
- The New Theatre
- The George Fox Incident
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- First World War York
- The Assembly Rooms
- First World War Memorial
- Middleham Jewel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of Napoleon