Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Guildhall
- Teaching the Poor
- William Etty, Artist
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Coins
- York Railway Station
- The White Rose of York
- Ripon College for Women
- Second World War York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Crest of York St John College
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Helen
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- First World War York
- King's Manor - Victorian