Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Yorkshire Museum
- The York Observatory
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- A New University
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Olave