Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Cross
- Jubbergate
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Gold Arm Ring
- Statue of an Athlete
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Finger Ring
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barker Tower
- The Council of Arles
- The York Observatory
- A New University
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Red Tower
- York's Coat of Arms