Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Airfield
- Clifford's Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard III and York
- Ouse Bridge
- Stonegate
- Viking Silk Cap
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree Park
- A Pipkin
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- Trams Pulled by Horses