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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- First World War Memorial
- John Carr - Architect
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Multangular Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- The First Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Richard II and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed