Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Railway Institute
- Scarborough Bridge
- New Earswick
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Victoria Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- York Railway Station