Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Railway Station
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Boot
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New University
- The White Rose of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel