Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Royal Station Hotel
- A New Walk
- The Cawood Sword
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Shambles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The County Court House
- Olive Oil Container
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Micklegate Bar
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- St Crux's Church
- Alcuin of York