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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- William Etty, Artist
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Retreat
- A New Walk
- The County Court House
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward II and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Silver Strap Ends