Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Feeding Roman York
- The Norman Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Red Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Medieval Castle
- The Council of Arles
- Clifford's Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Water Lanes
- The Multangular Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- Cumberland House, King's Staith