Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Victoria Bar
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ripon College for Women
- The Railway Institute
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Male Grooming
- Second World War York
- Teaching the Poor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Medieval Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue