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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze weights
- Norman Window Frame
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of the God Mars
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Treasurer's House
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Dick Turpin