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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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 Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Shambles
- Ripon College for Women
- Barley Hall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Monk Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Royal Station Hotel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The County Court House
- A Pipkin
- Victoria Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Abbot's House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa