Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Art Gallery
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The York Helmet
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Guildhall
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A Pipkin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Greyfriars