Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham School
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Fairfax House
- Barley Hall
- Lendal Tower
- Second World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Minster
- 62 Low Petergate