Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Industrial Upheaval
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Red Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The New Theatre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Jubbergate
- New Earswick
- The Railway Institute
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Bar Convent
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The First Minster
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barley Hall
- The Retreat