Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman House
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Roman Fortress
- William Etty, Artist
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Central Library
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Mansion House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Minster
- The Multangular Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Minster