Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- York Union Gas Works
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Coins
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Fishergate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Sixties York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft