Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The First Railway Station
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Stonegate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Olave
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Military Belt Fitting
- The New Theatre
- The Norman Castle
- The Debtors' Prison
- Vikings and Christianity
- Mary Ward
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rebuilt in Stone
- First World War York