Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Basilica
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Hospitium
- Viking Boot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Silver Strap Ends
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fire in the Minster
- View from Station Rise
- King's Manor - Victorian
- De Grey Rooms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of All Saints Pavement