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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Council of Arles
- Barley Hall
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Norman Abbey
- The Horn of Ulf
- View from Station Rise
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Lendal Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- The First Minster
- Rowntree Park
- Scarborough Bridge