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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward I and York
- New Earswick
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Mansion House
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Castle
- The York Helmet
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Head Pot
- King Richard III and York
- Ripon College for Women
- Judges Lodging
- The Abbot's House
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century