Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Male Grooming
- Our Lady's Row
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New Vision For York
- John Carr - Architect
- Is York Cursed?
- The Medieval Castle
- Judges Lodging
- New Earswick
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Coins
- Fairfax House