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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Water Lanes
- The First Railway Station
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Bar Convent
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bootham Bar