Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Castle
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Stonegate
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Head Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Guy Fawkes