Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Guy Fawkes
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Crux's Church
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Observatory
- Dick Turpin
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Chimney Pot