Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- The Red Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- St William's Shrine
- Statue of Napoleon
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Walk
- New Earswick
- The Basilica
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters