Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Railway Station
- The Multangular Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- The County Court House
- The George Fox Incident
- Sixties York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- A Pipkin
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription to Hecules
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Guildhall