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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Boot
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Hospitium
- York Railway Station
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Micklegate Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Hoard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St William's Shrine
- Lendal Bridge