Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Medieval Minster
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Railway Station
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Barker Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Fairfax House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St William's Shrine
- Medieval Prisons
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Norman Castle