Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- A New University
- First World War Memorial
- William Etty, Artist
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Walmgate Bar
- New Earswick
- The Black Death
- The White Rose of York