Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Tower
- Barley Hall
- New Earswick
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Clifford's Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Railway Station
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree Park
- York Art Gallery
- The Shambles
- Viking Boot
- Victoria Bar
- York Garrison