Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Art Gallery
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Olave
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Multangular Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- A New Walk
- Lendal Bridge
- The Guildhall