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
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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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.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Water Lanes
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Red Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Roman Fortress
- The Debtors' Prison
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fishergate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman Castle