Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Observatory
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Garrison
- View from Station Rise
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop