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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Judges Lodging
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Central Library
- Stonegate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Guy Fawkes
- King Richard III and York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Boot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street