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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Central Library
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- The Roman Fortress
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Mansion House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Olive Oil Container
- Second World War York