Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- The First Minster
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Olive Oil Container
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A Pipkin
- De Grey Rooms
- Barker Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Second World War York
- York Bombed
- Victoria Bar
- Fairfax House
- The George Fox Incident
- Cumberland House, King's Staith