Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Union Gas Works
- The George Fox Incident
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Coins
- The White Rose of York
- Fairfax House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Boot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- A New Walk
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill