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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman House
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Retreat
- The York Helmet
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Observatory
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Lendal Tower
- The Red Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building