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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- The New Theatre
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Female Prison
- The George Fox Incident
- King Richard II and York
- The County Court House
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- Bootham School