Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Treasurer's House
- The Roman Fortress
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- Fairfax House
- Guy Fawkes
- Mary Ward
- View from Station Rise
- York Railway Station
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Castle
- Military Belt Fitting
- Norman Window Frame
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Coins