Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Roman Head Pot
- The New Theatre
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Victoria Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The York Helmet
- John Carr - Architect
- The Red Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Micklegate Bar