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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- 62 Low Petergate
- Monk Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- The White Rose of York
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet
- Bronze weights
- Jubbergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Inscription from Fortress Gate