Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Female Prison
- A New Walk
- Our Lady's Row
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Norman Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of an Athlete
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Scarborough Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers