Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Minster Library
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Multangular Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- The Medieval Castle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mystery Plays
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- William Etty, Artist
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Abbey