Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Prisons
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Red Tower
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Norman Castle
- King Richard II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Crest of York St John College