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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New Walk
- The Abbot's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Our Lady's Row
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Military Belt Fitting
- The York Helmet
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century