Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- George Leeman
- The Battle of the Standard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Lendal Tower
- York Railway Station
- The Multangular Tower
- The Guildhall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Mansion House