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 Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Lendal Tower
- The Shambles
- Fairfax House
- The Retreat
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Cross
- York Railway Station
- The Battle of the Standard
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Cawood Sword