Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fairfax House
- Sixties York
- Guy Fawkes
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Water Lanes
- The Retreat
- Ouse Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays