Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Boot
- The White Rose of York
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Council of Arles
- York Bombed
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Railway Institute