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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Medieval Minster
- The Red Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Barker Tower
- King Richard III and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- John Carr - Architect
- King Richard II and York