Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- A New Walk
- Viking Silk Cap
- William Etty, Artist
- Mary Ward
- Church of St Helen
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Victoria Bar
- New Earswick
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Cawood Sword
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Sword Pommel