Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Silk Cap
- The White Rose of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Hoard
- The Cawood Sword
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Battle of the Standard
- A New Vision For York
- Second World War York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Olave
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Constantius Chlorus