Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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 City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Transport Moves On
- Ripon College for Women
- Lendal Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Greyfriars
- Judges Lodging
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Crest of York St John College
- Mary Ward
- View from Station Rise
- A New Vision For York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cumberland House, King's Staith