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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- The Abbot's House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Shambles
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Water Lanes
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Judges Lodging
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The York Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York