Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Dick Turpin
- The Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- First World War Memorial
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Monk Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- The Black Death
- Viking Coins
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard