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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- York Castle Museum
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Feeding Roman York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- First World War Memorial
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Inscription to Hecules
- The 1190 Massacre
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Retreat