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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Our Lady's Row
- The Council of Arles
- The End of the Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The George Fox Incident
- Olive Oil Container
- York Railway Station
- Scarborough Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- Minster Library
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers