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 List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The York Observatory
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- The Hospitium
- The Shambles
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- The First Minster
- Monk Bar
- The Debtors' Prison