Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Crest of York St John College
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Abbot's House
- Ouse Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Carving
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- 62 Low Petergate
- St William's Shrine
- A New University
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Cross
- Dick Turpin