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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Middleham Jewel
- The Assembly Rooms
- View from Station Rise
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- Stonegate
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Castle
- Bootham Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of Napoleon
- Mithras and Arimanius