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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Council of Arles
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Ouse Bridge
- Monk Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Bar Convent
- Barley Hall
- The New Theatre
- Water Lanes