Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Ouse Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fairfax House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Dick Turpin
- The Red Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Airfield
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works