Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Ripon College for Women
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Multangular Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Garrison
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Silver Strap Ends
- Crest of York St John College
- The Greyfriars