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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Monk Bar
- Transport Moves On
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Crux's Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Bombed
- The York Helmet
- Statue of Napoleon
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Judges Lodging
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Cawood Sword
- York Art Gallery