Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Our Lady's Row
- The Norman House
- Transport Moves On
- Bone Trial Piece
- George Leeman
- St William's Shrine
- The Bar Convent
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring