Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Helmet
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- First World War Memorial
- Bronze weights
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fairfax House
- Water Lanes
- The Norman Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The First Minster
- A New University
- Bootham School
- York Union Gas Works