Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- The Norman Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Lendal Bridge
- The York Hoard
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Sword Pommel
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Coins
- Clifford's Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- King Richard II and York
- The First Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Medieval Chamber Pot