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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- George Leeman
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Yorkshire Museum
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- Roman Head Pot
- Mary Ward
- The Railway Institute
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom