Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- First World War Memorial
- The York Observatory
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Arm Ring
- Judges Lodging
- The End of the Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Greyfriars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- New Shopping Centres
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Multangular Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Basilica