Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription to Hecules
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Abbey
- Second World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Railway Institute
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Royal Station Hotel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- First World War Memorial
- Teaching the Poor
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Aldwark Synagogue