Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- The York Helmet
- Micklegate Bar
- Mary Ward
- Transport Moves On
- First World War York
- Crest of York St John College
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Hospitium
- Victoria Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Medieval Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle