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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Black Death
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Edward III and York
- The Roman Fortress
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fishergate Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall