Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of Napoleon
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Anglian Cross
- The Black Death
- Fishergate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- The Greyfriars
- A New Vision For York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Helen
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Union Gas Works
- A New University
- A Pipkin