Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Norman House
- A New University
- Clifford's Tower
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- First World War York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Trams Pulled by Horses