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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Victoria Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Male Grooming
- Middleham Jewel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Central Library
- King Richard II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head