Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward III and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The York Helmet
- Roman Head Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Stonegate