Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Greyfriars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Cawood Sword
- Silver Strap Ends
- View from Station Rise
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Castle Museum
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- York Central Library
- The New Theatre
- A Pipkin
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Abbot's House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom