Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The County Court House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Silk Cap
- John Carr - Architect
- Holy Trinity Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Lendal Bridge
- The George Fox Incident
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of the God Mars
- First World War Memorial
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard