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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of an Athlete
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Stonegate
- The York Observatory
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Black Death
- The Norman Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard II and York