Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Fire in the Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Multangular Tower
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- The Abbot's House
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Mansion House
- The Council of Arles
- Walmgate Bar