Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Cawood Sword
- View from Station Rise
- Crest of York St John College
- Bone Trial Piece
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Edward I and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Feeding Roman York
- A Pipkin
- Olive Oil Container
- Ripon College for Women
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head