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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Union Gas Works
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Norman Window Frame
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Transport Moves On
- De Grey Rooms
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A New University
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Clifford's Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Richard III and York
- The End of the Abbey