Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The First Railway Station
- The White Rose of York
- The Female Prison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- George Leeman
- The York Observatory