Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- New Shopping Centres
- George Leeman
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Red Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Bar Convent
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Alcuin of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 19th Century