Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The First Minster
- Anglian Carving
- Walmgate Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- Micklegate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- A Pipkin
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Olave
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of an Athlete