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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Second World War York
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Carving
- The Medieval Abbey
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Retreat
- The York Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Crest of York St John College
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bronze weights
- Alcuin of York