Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Cross
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Head Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Queen Margaret's Arch