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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Leeman
- Jubbergate
- First World War Memorial
- Water Lanes
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Alcuin of York
- Mary Ward
- The Norman House
- Anglian Cross
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Second World War York
- King Edward I and York
- Feeding Roman York
- The End of the Abbey