Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles
- George Leeman
- A New University
- A Pipkin
- Bootham School
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription to Hecules
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Industrial Upheaval
- Transport Moves On