Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Retreat
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The 1190 Massacre
- De Grey Rooms
- Inscription to Hecules
- A Pipkin
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Yorkshire Museum
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward III and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- William Etty, Artist
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard II and York