Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Observatory
- Viking Boot
- York Garrison
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New Walk
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Crux's Church
- A Pipkin
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Norman House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Female Prison
- St Martin Le Grand Church