Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- Olive Oil Container
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Hospitium
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Male Grooming
- Sixties York
- St William's Shrine
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Head Pot
- Barker Tower