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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- York's Coat of Arms
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Shambles
- The First Railway Station
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bronze weights
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- George Leeman
- Aldwark Synagogue
- First World War York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre