Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Ouse Bridge
- Bootham Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Norman House
- William Etty, Artist
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- De Grey Rooms
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Norman Window Frame
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Second World War York
- Mary Ward