Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham Bar
- York Railway Station
- The First Minster
- New Earswick
- Lendal Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Silver Strap Ends
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Helmet
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The End of the Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa