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 Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The First Minster
- The First Railway Station
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A Pipkin
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of St Olave
- Scarborough Bridge
- Lendal Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Crux's Church
- King Richard II and York
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The York Observatory
- Victoria Bar