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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- De Grey Rooms
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- William Etty, Artist
- A New University
- New Earswick
- St Crux's Church
- The Shambles
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Union Gas Works
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of St Helen
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'