Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The First Railway Station
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Coins
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fairfax House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Medieval Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Assembly Rooms
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- Feeding Roman York
- The Mansion House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector