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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Bootham Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Anglian Carving
- York's Coat of Arms
- Second World War York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward II and York
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container