Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The New Theatre
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Guy Fawkes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- Our Lady's Row
- Fairfax House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Greyfriars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The First Minster
- Walmgate Bar