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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Boot
- York's Airfield
- Walmgate Bar
- The County Court House
- The Basilica
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Is York Cursed?
- Bronze weights
- Lendal Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree Park
- Daniel Defoe's York