Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet
- The Bar Convent
- The Medieval Castle
- Royal Station Hotel
- The First Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bootham School
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The County Court House
- The Hospitium
- The Mystery Plays
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Coins
- Lendal Bridge
- The York Observatory