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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Assembly Rooms
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Water Lanes
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)