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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Royal Station Hotel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The County Court House
- The Shambles
- The 1190 Massacre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Castle
- The Hospitium
- View from Station Rise