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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Carving
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Scarborough Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Union Gas Works
- Barker Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cumberland House, King's Staith