Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Female Prison
- The Guildhall
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Red Tower
- New Earswick
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fairfax House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Carving
- Cinema Comes to York
- George Leeman
- York Castle Museum