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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Airfield
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Mansion House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- First World War York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bootham Bar
- St William's Shrine
- Jewbury Cemetery