Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Shambles
- Jubbergate
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New Walk
- King Edward II and York
- The Basilica
- Middleham Jewel
- The County Court House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Royal Station Hotel
- Transport Moves On
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The White Rose of York