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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bootham School
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- New Shopping Centres
- Statue of the God Mars
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree Park
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Bombed
- York Art Gallery