Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Silk Cap
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- De Grey Rooms
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Castle
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard II and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Industrial Upheaval
- Teaching the Poor
- Alcuin of York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall