Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- York Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- The Retreat
- The First Railway Station
- Water Lanes
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Castle Museum
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'