Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Alcuin of York
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Hospitium
- The Shambles
- The Basilica
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels