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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Helen
- Alcuin of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The York Helmet
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The 1190 Massacre
- The County Court House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Bombed
- Anglian Carving
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Crux's Church
- The Railway Institute
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of All Saints Pavement