Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- King Richard II and York
- New Earswick
- Medieval Prisons
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Silk Cap
- The York Observatory
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Debtors' Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Boot