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 City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- De Grey Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Sixties York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- William Etty, Artist
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Horn of Ulf
- Guy Fawkes
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Barker Tower