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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Holy Trinity Church
- Feeding Roman York
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of the Standard
- View from Station Rise
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bootham School
- All Saints Church, North Street
- De Grey Rooms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Vale of York Viking Hoard