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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Anglian Cross
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Railway Station
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward I and York
- A New Vision For York
- York Union Gas Works
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The First Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Micklegate Bar