Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Ouse Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Ripon College for Women
- Industrial Upheaval
- Vikings and Christianity
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Castle
- The Hospitium
- York Bombed
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- First World War York
- York Union Gas Works