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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Edward III and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- George Leeman
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Art Gallery
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Holy Trinity Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- A New University
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The York Helmet
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers