Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Female Prison
- Yorkshire Museum
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fire in the Minster
- Vikings and Christianity
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New University
- Fishergate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Central Library