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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The First Railway Station
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Silk Cap
- Micklegate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- The York Observatory
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fairfax House
- York in the fifteenth Century
- First World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Minster
- Church of St Olave