Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Feeding Roman York
- The York Observatory
- Micklegate Bar
- York Art Gallery
- Mary Ward
- William Etty, Artist
- The Bar Convent
- Bootham School
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- George Leeman
- The Greyfriars
- The End of the Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- The Guildhall
- Statue of Napoleon
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bone Trial Piece