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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jubbergate
- The George Fox Incident
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Holocaust
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- The Basilica