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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- York Union Gas Works
- Fairfax House
- Dick Turpin
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Victoria Bar
- Mary Ward
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Cumberland House, King's Staith