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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Coins
- St Crux's Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Prisons
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A New Walk
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill