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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Minster
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ripon College for Women
- Our Lady's Row
- York Bombed
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Coins
- Victoria Bar