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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Micklegate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Bombed
- Middleham Jewel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Female Prison
- Treasurer's House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ouse Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel