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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of an Athlete
- The New Theatre
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Medieval Prisons
- Holy Trinity Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Finger Ring