Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The First Minster
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Medieval Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's Airfield
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Olave
- Clifford's Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- The Retreat
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- First World War York