Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Margaret Clitherow
- Judges Lodging
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- New Shopping Centres
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- New Earswick
- Statue of Napoleon
- The York Hoard
- Is York Cursed?
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool