Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bootham Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fishergate Bar
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Industrial Upheaval
- Mary Ward
- Micklegate Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A Pipkin