Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Dick Turpin
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and the Holocaust
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The George Fox Incident
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Castle
- Rowntree Park
- The Mystery Plays
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- The Minster in the 20th Century