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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Male Grooming
- George Leeman
- Second World War York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fairfax House
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Tower