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 Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Statue of an Athlete
- Inscription to Hecules
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Cawood Sword
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward I and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Olave
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree Park