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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fire in the Minster
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New University
- The Bar Convent
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Minster Library
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Norman House
- Barley Hall
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Mansion House