Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Olave
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Treasurer's House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Royal Station Hotel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mary Ward
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Silver Strap Ends
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of the Standard