Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree Park
- The First Railway Station
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Castle
- William Etty, Artist