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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison
- 62 Low Petergate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Coins
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Minster
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Walmgate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The 1190 Massacre
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Garrison
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Feeding Roman York