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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Anglian Cross
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The First Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Burial Vessel