Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- Second World War York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway Institute
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Statue of the God Mars
- Industrial Upheaval
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Horn of Ulf
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Stonegate
- Transport Moves On