Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Shambles
- View from Station Rise
- York's Airfield
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fairfax House
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Garrison
- The Norman Minster
- Barker Tower
- King Edward I and York