Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Ouse Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- Monk Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- The Medieval Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Abbey
- St William's Shrine
- Minster Library
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey