Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward III and York
- Barley Hall
- A Pipkin
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The County Court House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'