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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Red Tower
- St William's Shrine
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- Military Belt Fitting
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Head Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- Minster Library
- The York Helmet
- The Norman House
- Walmgate Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall