Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bootham School
- Middleham Jewel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Monk Bar
- King Edward III and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ripon College for Women
- Minster Library
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- First World War Memorial
- Archbishop Scrope Executed