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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barker Tower
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vikings and Christianity
- New Earswick
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jubbergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Mystery Plays
- Our Lady's Row
- Transport Moves On
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The End of the Abbey
- The Retreat
- Feeding Roman York
- The Norman Abbey