Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- The Female Prison
- York's Airfield
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Minster
- A Pipkin
- The County Court House
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey