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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward III and York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Central Library
- Bootham Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway Institute
- York Art Gallery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward II and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York and the Holocaust