Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Teaching the Poor
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Boot
- De Grey Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King Edward II and York
- View from Station Rise
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Black Death
- Statue of the God Mars