Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- York Garrison
- Fairfax House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Medieval Castle
- Ouse Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Council of Arles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Male Grooming
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Queen Margaret's Arch