Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Chimney Pot
- First World War York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Railway Station
- A New University
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Carving
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Ouse Bridge
- York Castle Museum