Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- The Medieval Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Constantius Chlorus
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Stonegate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Minster Library
- Amber Bead Workshop
- First World War York
- The Red Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Military Belt Fitting