Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward I and York
- Minster Library
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Middleham Jewel
- Monk Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Second World War York
- The Norman Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- Statue of an Athlete
- Rowntree Park