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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Abbot's House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Alcuin of York
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward III and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Female Prison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers