Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King's Manor - Victorian
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Boot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Olave
- Barker Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Victorian Prison Building
- New Shopping Centres
- Clifford's Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in Viking Times