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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Wilfrid
- John Carr - Architect
- The Mystery Plays
- Second World War York
- York Central Library
- Feeding Roman York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A Pipkin
- Treasurer's House
- The Railway Institute
- Lendal Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Debtors' Prison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Scarborough Bridge