Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Norman House
- Norman Window Frame
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Castle
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Railway Station
- Minster Library
- A New Walk
- George Leeman
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'