Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Barker Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Council of Arles
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Bombed
- The Norman Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fire in the Minster
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- 62 Low Petergate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey