Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in Viking Times
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St William's Shrine
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The County Court House
- The Medieval Castle
- George Leeman
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham School
- Walmgate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Coins