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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward II and York
- The End of the Abbey
- A New Walk
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Council of Arles
- Bootham Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ripon College for Women
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Guy Fawkes
- The First Minster
- The Bar Convent
- The First Railway Station