Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The George Fox Incident
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Gold Arm Ring
- Jubbergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barker Tower
- The York Observatory
- A Pipkin
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Mystery Plays