Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Hospitium
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Medieval Abbey
- Mary Ward
- Barker Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King Edward II and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Holocaust
- The White Rose of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Jubbergate
- The Mansion House
- Fishergate Bar