Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Sixties York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Our Lady's Row
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Battle of the Standard
- Middleham Jewel
- York Union Gas Works
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The County Court House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre