Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Skeldergate Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Art Gallery
- Barley Hall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bronze weights
- The Shambles
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Rowntree Park
- The Bar Convent