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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- The County Court House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Alcuin of York
- The George Fox Incident
- Our Lady's Row
- Roman Head Pot
- Stonegate
- The Red Tower
- Industrial Upheaval