Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- First World War York
- Water Lanes
- York's Airfield
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King Edward I and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Medieval Prisons
- 62 Low Petergate
- Barker Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Cawood Sword
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- Hair of a Roman Girl