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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- York Central Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Assembly Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Industrial Upheaval
- Water Lanes
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Cross
- King Edward III and York
- York Castle Museum
- The First Minster
- The County Court House