Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- York and the Holocaust
- Bronze weights
- Micklegate Bar
- St William's Shrine
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Multangular Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Industrial Upheaval
- The County Court House
- The White Rose of York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War Memorial