Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Mystery Plays
- The Multangular Tower
- The Guildhall
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Mary Ward
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Stonegate
- The Hospitium
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bootham School
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Judges Lodging