Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- A New University
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- Jubbergate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Statue of the God Mars
- New Shopping Centres
- Teaching the Poor
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Head Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of Napoleon
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House