Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- New Earswick
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- William Etty, Artist
- Dick Turpin
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Castle Museum
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Observatory
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Stonegate