Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Carving
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Clifford's Tower
- Fairfax House
- Viking Coins
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Olave
- A New Walk
- A Pipkin
- Victoria Bar
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Artists, Writers and Scientists