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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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Mystery Plays
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Industrial Upheaval
- William Etty, Artist
- The Guildhall
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Norman House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- View from Station Rise
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Barker Tower
- Holy Trinity Church