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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Treasurer's House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Council of Arles
- Mary Ward
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House
- View from Station Rise
- Holy Trinity Church
- William Etty, Artist
- The End of the Abbey
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Crest of York St John College
- Ouse Bridge
- The Basilica