Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Water Lanes
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Greyfriars
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Red Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fairfax House
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Art Gallery