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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Guildhall
- Our Lady's Row
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Castle
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Female Prison
- Statue of Napoleon
- Royal Station Hotel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Head Pot
- Clifford's Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Bombed