Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Jubbergate
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Guildhall
- Barley Hall
- Sixties York
- Bootham Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Railway Station