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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Greyfriars
- Alcuin of York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Fairfax House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Carving
- Dick Turpin
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St William's Shrine
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A Pipkin
- Inscription to Hecules
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Art Gallery
- The York Observatory
- Transport Moves On