Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- The Retreat
- The Guildhall
- Crest of York St John College
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Richard II and York
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in Viking Times