Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Victoria Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New University
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- New Earswick
- Ripon College for Women
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers