Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Abbot's House
- The Multangular Tower
- York Bombed
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The York Hoard
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- Barker Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- New Shopping Centres
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King's Manor - Victorian
- De Grey Rooms