Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Feeding Roman York
- Victoria Bar
- Jubbergate
- Walmgate Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Edward III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- King Richard III and York
- The County Court House
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A New University
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Head Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft