Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Dick Turpin
- Middleham Jewel
- Ouse Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- Bone Trial Piece
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Walk
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Queen Margaret's Arch