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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Female Prison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Roman Fortress
- Judges Lodging
- William Etty, Artist
- Barley Hall
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Skeldergate Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Carving
- Cumberland House, King's Staith