Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Industrial Upheaval
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Abbey
- George Leeman
- Teaching the Poor
- A New Vision For York
- The Basilica
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The George Fox Incident
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Chimney Pot