Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fairfax House
- Walmgate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Lendal Bridge
- The Basilica
- Scarborough Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Central Methodist Chapel
- New Shopping Centres
- The Railway Institute