Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Boot
- Transport Moves On
- Ripon College for Women
- Victoria Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The New Theatre
- Viking Male Grooming
- The County Court House
- The Cawood Sword
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Guy Fawkes
- Dick Turpin
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A Pipkin
- John Carr - Architect