Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fishergate Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Shambles
- The Medieval Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Hospitium
- The Battle of Marston Moor