Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Shambles
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- New Earswick
- Our Lady's Row
- York and the Holocaust
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Industrial Upheaval
- Water Lanes
- Teaching the Poor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward I and York
- Rowntree Park
- York's Airfield