Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Ripon College for Women
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Mansion House
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Victorian Prison Building