Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Barley Hall
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Male Grooming
- Walmgate Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Head Pot
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bronze weights
- Stonegate
- York's Medieval Synagogue