Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The New Theatre
- Stonegate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- Lendal Tower
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cinema Comes to York
- Ouse Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mithras and Arimanius