Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Guy Fawkes
- The First Minster
- Judges Lodging
- The Hospitium
- Water Lanes
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Helen
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New University
- Industrial Upheaval
- Norman Window Frame
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fairfax House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman Castle
- Barker Tower