Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Shambles
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The County Court House
- Industrial Upheaval
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Walmgate Bar
- Judges Lodging
- York Railway Station