Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- The George Fox Incident
- The Bar Convent
- Sixties York
- The Abbot's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- De Grey Rooms
- The Red Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New University
- Barley Hall
- Guy Fawkes