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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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...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The Norman Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- View from Station Rise
- A New Walk
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- George Leeman
- York and the Holocaust