Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Victoria Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Multangular Tower
- The Mansion House
- The Council of Arles
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Lendal Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barker Tower
- The County Court House