Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Second World War York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ripon College for Women
- Treasurer's House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Crest of York St John College
- The Railway Institute
- View from Station Rise
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The White Rose of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York