Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Guy Fawkes
- Transport Moves On
- John Carr - Architect
- Victoria Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel