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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- The County Court House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A New University
- The First Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- Minster Library
- Treasurer's House
- Ouse Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- The Retreat
- Holy Trinity Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Fishergate Bar
- The Council of Arles