Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Basilica
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Garrison
- The Norman Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Leeman
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman House
- Minster Library
- York Art Gallery
- Olive Oil Container
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector