Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Second World War York
- New Earswick
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Garrison
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Olave
- First World War York
- The Norman Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Helen
- New Shopping Centres
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor