Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- William Etty, Artist
- Ouse Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Debtors' Prison
- Transport Moves On
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Red Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York in the fifteenth Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Alcuin of York