Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- A Pipkin
- York Union Gas Works
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Railway Institute
- The Shambles
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barker Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Guy Fawkes
- Bronze weights