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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham School
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Middleham Jewel
- View from Station Rise
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Observatory
- Cumberland House, King's Staith