Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- York Garrison
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Is York Cursed?
- The Railway Institute
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Edward II and York
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity