Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mansion House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Micklegate Bar
- The Shambles
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The York Helmet
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward I and York
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 18th Century