Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rowntree Park
- Victoria Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Assembly Rooms
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Gold Arm Ring
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Judges Lodging
- The Female Prison
- View from Station Rise
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Cawood Sword
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The George Fox Incident
- Is York Cursed?