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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Is York Cursed?
- Second World War York
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- The Cawood Sword
- The First Railway Station
- Feeding Roman York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Abbot's House
- King Richard III and York