Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward III and York
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Multangular Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- Lendal Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of the God Mars