Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- St Crux's Church
- Transport Moves On
- First World War York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Railway Station
- Monk Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- New Shopping Centres
- A New University