Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- A Pipkin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham School
- New Earswick
- Transport Moves On
- Middleham Jewel
- Fire in the Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Hoard
- Medieval Prisons
- Treasurer's House
- The Bar Convent