Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mystery Plays
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Alcuin of York
- Barley Hall
- Ripon College for Women
- First World War York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Barker Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Judges Lodging