Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Is York Cursed?
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Abbey
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Retreat
- King Edward I and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Holy Trinity Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas