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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Royal Station Hotel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Lendal Tower
- The Mansion House
- Jubbergate
- Barley Hall
- Anglian Carving
- De Grey Rooms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- John Carr - Architect
- Treasurer's House
- The Norman Abbey