Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Alcuin of York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Airfield
- The Hospitium
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Head Pot
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church