Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The County Court House
- Is York Cursed?
- King Edward II and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New Walk
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Industrial Upheaval
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Abbot's House