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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Norman Castle
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bronze weights
- The Mansion House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Crux's Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Feeding Roman York
- The Bar Convent
- York Bombed