Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Central Library
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Judges Lodging
- Aldwark Synagogue
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of the God Mars
- Silver Strap Ends
- Second World War York
- King Edward III and York