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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- William Etty, Artist
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Council of Arles
- Industrial Upheaval
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Inscription to Hecules
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of Napoleon
- Royal Station Hotel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Garrison
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Bombed
- Stonegate
- Vikings and Christianity