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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Statue of an Athlete
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward III and York
- The Black Death
- Walmgate Bar
- Sixties York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Second World War York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Military Belt Fitting
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Garrison