Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Middleham Jewel
- The Debtors' Prison
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Margaret Clitherow
- View from Station Rise
- The Guildhall
- The Retreat
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Castle Museum
- Eric Bloodaxe
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster after the Reformation
- George Leeman