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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Vikings and Christianity
- Treasurer's House
- King Richard II and York
- King Edward III and York
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Olave
- The First Minster
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fishergate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Central Library
- Ouse Bridge