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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ouse Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Water Lanes
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Railway Station
- Rowntree Park
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Arm Ring
- Stonegate
- St William's Shrine