Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Roman Fortress
- York Union Gas Works
- Roman Head Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers