Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman Castle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The York Observatory
- The York Helmet
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Female Prison