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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fire in the Minster
- The Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Central Library
- Minster Library
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward I and York
- The New Theatre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Shambles
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers