Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Cross
- York Central Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Olave
- Holy Trinity Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Walmgate Bar
- York Railway Station
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Assembly Rooms