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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Fire in the Minster
- Barley Hall
- York Railway Station
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman Abbey
- The Multangular Tower
- York Central Library
- The Cawood Sword
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A New University