Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Holy Trinity Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of St Olave
- Is York Cursed?
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Mystery Plays