Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- The End of the Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Boot
- Guy Fawkes
- The New Theatre
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Shambles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Victoria Bar
- York Art Gallery
- York Railway Station
- King Edward I and York