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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Silk Cap
- Barley Hall
- The Red Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Guildhall
- A New Vision For York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham School
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Monk Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The White Rose of York