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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Boot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Silk Cap
- The York Helmet
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Medieval Chamber Pot