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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- New Earswick
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Olave
- Ripon College for Women
- Ouse Bridge
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Tower
- George Leeman
- The Shambles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York's Airfield
- The Norman House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Cross