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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Jubbergate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Dick Turpin
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Judges Lodging
- The County Court House
- York Railway Station
- The First Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Head Pot
- The Female Prison
- A Pipkin
- Micklegate Bar