Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New Vision For York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard III and York
- George Leeman
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bootham Bar
- Treasurer's House
- King Richard II and York
- Dick Turpin
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Jewbury Cemetery