Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Central Library
- Lendal Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- View from Station Rise
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cinema Comes to York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New Walk
- King Edward II and York
- George Leeman
- Olive Oil Container
- A New Vision For York
- Industrial Upheaval