Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Stonegate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Leeman
- Our Lady's Row
- A New Walk
- York Railway Station
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The York Hoard