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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Sixties York
- Fishergate Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Battle of the Standard
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Coins
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey