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 City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Lendal Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Second World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Sixties York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Art Gallery