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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Olave
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Assembly Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Vision For York
- Walmgate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- The Abbot's House
- Royal Station Hotel
- John Carr - Architect
- Ouse Bridge
- Water Lanes