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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The York Observatory
- The Hospitium
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Arm Ring
- 62 Low Petergate
- Olive Oil Container
- The Mystery Plays
- Water Lanes